Ettrick Cemetery dates back to the 1830's. The Hatley C.
Cotton Mill located at the lower end of Main Street designated the Cemetery
located on the hill, on the corner of Main Street and Jackson Street as a free
burial place for all those who worked at the Cotton Mill.

Years after the Mill closed, the property was purchased by Mr.
L.B. Pond and Mr. Edgar Eanes, both of Ettrick. Upon their death, Mr.
Stephen Minor of Hopewell, Va. purchased the Cemetery and the surrounding
property.

In April 1949, Mrs. Floyd M. Bowman ( Sadie ) purchased the
Cemetery from Mr. Minor with the hope that her Home Demonstration Club would
help maintain it.

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Sadie & Floyd M. Bowman's Home on Jackson Street

Floyd & Sadie Bowman

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Upon the death of Sadie Bowman on March 24, 1978 the Cemetery
was left to Mary Adlena Woodruff, ( daughter ) and James R. Bowman ( son ) who
had devoted years of service to the Cemetery alongside their mother. Mary
Adlena passed away in July 2000 leaving the duties of caring for the Ettrick
Cemetery the responsibility of her children and brother Jim. The
Bowman family has always known the significance of this historical part of
Ettrick. They all worked very hard at maintaining its heritage and
integrity.

E.C.F. Through personal dedication and hard work, the
Ettrick Cemetery Foundation was formed to continue the Bowman's legacy of caring
for the Cemetery.